# dbp (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dbp. Page: Feed: --- ## [Drought Awareness: Be Informed, Be Prepared](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/drought-awareness-poster) _2026-07-26 · Siga Kupson · PNG National Disaster Centre_ This is a drought awareness poster from the National Disaster Centre. What is Drought? Drought is more than just a lack of rain. It is a prolonged period of water scarcity that disrupts daily life, agriculture, and ecosystems. When rainfall is below average for weeks or months, rivers, springs, and reservoirs dry up. This leads to reduced water availability for households, farms, and industries.… ## [9th Biennial Provincial Disaster Coordinators Conference (PDCC) in WHP](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/9th-biennial-provincial-disaster-coordinators-conference-pdcc-in-whp) _2025-12-18 · Siga Kupson · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Location: McRoyal Hotel - Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands Province Date: 17–21 November 2025 Theme: “50 Years On: Reset, Realign, Resource and Respond – Building Resilient Communities Together” Since its inception in 2003, the Provincial Disaster Coordinators Conference (PDCC) has been a cornerstone initiative of the National Disaster Centre (NDC), convened biennially to strengthen disaster risk… ## [​DPM Approved New Organisational Structure for National Disaster Centre​](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/dpm-approved-new-organisational-structure-for-national-disaster-centre) _2025-11-07 · Mahendra Lokhande · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Disaster management is a critical pillar in safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, especially in a geographically diverse and disaster-prone nation like Papua New Guinea. ​ For decades, the National Disaster Centre (NDC) has faced significant manpower challenges since its establishment, hindering its ability to effectively manage disaster risks across Papua New Guinea. ​ With only 18… ## [NEC Decision: Review of Disaster and Emergency Response Mechanism in Papua New Guinea](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/nec-decision-review-of-disaster-and-emergency-response-mechanism-in-papua-new-guinea) _2025-11-07 · Mahendra Lokhande · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Disasters, both natural and human-induced, pose significant challenges to the safety, resilience, and development of nations worldwide. ​ Papua New Guinea, with its unique geographical and socio-economic context, is no exception. Recognizing the need for a robust and coordinated approach to disaster and emergency management, the National Executive Council (NEC) of Papua New Guinea has taken a… ## [National Disaster Centre to become a Commission](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/national-disaster-centre-to-become-a-commission-1) _2025-10-23 · Mahendra Lokhande · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Sentinel Asia is a voluntary initiative led by the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) and was established in 2005 as collaboration among space agencies and disaster management agencies under the APRSAF initiative. It supports disaster management efforts in the Asia-Pacific region through the provision of space-based information and imagery derived from earth observation satellites.… ## [7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Highlands Region](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/7-5-magnitude-earthquake-hit-highlands-region) _2025-10-23 · Mahendra Lokhande · PNG National Disaster Centre_ A massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred on 26 February 2018 at 3:44 am caused extensive damages to buildings, public lifeline services and triggered many landslides in various location in Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces. The earthquake epicentre was at 6.2 degree south and 142.7 degree east. It is approximately 30 km south of Tari and 40 km north-west of Lake Kutubu. The earthquake was… ## [National Disaster Centre needs funds to carry out relief operation](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/national-disaster-centre-needs-funds-to-carry-out-relief-operation) _2025-10-23 · Mahendra Lokhande · PNG National Disaster Centre_ The National Disaster Centre urgently need adequate funding support from government to carry out its duties in responding to the earthquake disaster in Hela and Southern Highlands Province. Officers from the Centre were deployed to Hela and Southern Highlands to conduct an initial rapid assessment and to help the respective provincial disaster offices to establish and active its emergency… ## [Disaster Monitoring and Public Awareness Services in PNG](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/disaster-monitoring-and-public-awareness-services-in-png) _2024-11-27 · Eric Kipongi · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country vulnerable to various natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and... ## [Resources for Disaster Preparation in Papua New Guinea](https://www.pngndc.gov.pg/post/resources-for-disaster-preparation-in-papua-new-guinea) _2024-11-27 · Eric Kipongi · PNG National Disaster Centre_ Living in Papua New Guinea, a country prone to various disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides, it is crucial to be...